Workshop will reveal tips for healing stress Do sleepless nights, mindless snacking, bursts of irritability and persistent worrying over “the worst” sound familiar? For many, symptoms of stress and anxiety have become so familiar that it feel...

Cuts for a causeMark Massia, an employee at Lott Oil Company, shaves his head for his co-worker, Sue Kaufman, who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer. Mark pledged to shave his head for $1000 worth of...

Baby born with royaltyIn a bit of social news, the baby of Prince William and Princess Kate shares a day with another highly anticipated birth. Sophie Packard reports that her sister, Sue Creighton, welcomed a new grand...

Hopefuls can apply for titleContestants are being sought for the Natchitoches Queens Scholarship Program to be held Sunday, Sept.15 at 5 p.m. in the Events Center. The Queens Scholarship Program includes the Miss Merry Christ...

Pageant will have kid, adult divisionsThe Meat Pie Festival Beauty Pageant celebrates rock-n-roll. The pageant will take place Sept. 7 at Natchitoches Central High School. Boys age four and under and girls up to age 23 may participate....

Student graduatesLatrice Thomas received her cosmetologist license after completing 1500 course hours through the Northwest Louisiana Technical College, passing a national and state exam and flying through a practi...

Students can receive free school suppliesFaith Family Church’s Adopt-A-Block Program will hold a backpack giveaway on Saturday, July 27 at the MLK Recreation Center in Natchitoches for students in need. Backpacks will contain crayons, a r...

State historic sites plan weekend activitiesLooking for low cost, family friendly entertainment? The answer might be right outside in a program sponsored by the state park service. The following events are highlights. All take place on Satur...

Art society plans events for kids, adultsPamoja Art Society is a supportive collective dedicated to celebrating African-American culture, serving artists and building a strong community. Other activities in July include children’s art cla...

Bands will rock out on the riverbank Sat.The Bayou Blaque Band will host Rockin’ on the Bayou Saturday, July 20 on the downtown riverbank. The event will feature performances by area bands and an inflatable jumper for children from noon t...